What are the advantages and disadvantages of flash and batt insulation?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of flash and batt insulation in south Mississippi?
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Margaret,
A flash-and-batt job will usually be more airtight than an all-fiberglass job. The improvement in airtightness should save energy.
However, a flash-and-batt job may not save much money compared to a job that fills the stud bays with spray foam. Talk to your local spray foam contractor to get a bid.
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